Eugene O'Kelly
Eugene O'Kelly was the CEO of KPMG, one of the world's largest accounting firms, when he was diagnosed with inoperable brain cancer at age 53.
Given only three months to live, he decided to write this memoir chronicling his final days.
O'Kelly approached his death with the same methodical planning he had applied to his successful business career.
He focused on "unwinding" relationships, experiencing perfect moments, and living in the present.
The book was completed by his wife after his passing in September 2005.
O'Kelly's background in corporate leadership heavily influenced his perspective on facing mortality and his desire to leave a lasting impact through his writing.
